Manufacturing & Production Operations (1)

Primary location: Johnstown, Ohio

Employment status: Full-Time

What does it mean to work at Steel Ceilings, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Primary location: Johnstown, Ohio
Employment status: Full-Time

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Machine Operation

Set up, operate, and adjust press brake machinery to produce parts to specification.

Select proper tooling, dies, and machine settings based on material type and job requirements.

Cut and form components from blueprint specifications and/or work orders to required tolerances.

Work with steel, aluminum, and various curved or angled parts.

Identify machine requirements for each specific job.

Perform routine machine troubleshooting and basic maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Quality Assurance

Inspect, measure, and verify final parts using calipers, gauges, and other precision tools.

Maintain accurate production, waste, and quality records as required.

Ensure all products meet or exceed quality, output, and safety standards.

Safety & Compliance

Follow all OSHA regulations and company safety policies.

Know and adhere to all safety protocols for specific press brake equipment.

Maintain a clean and safe working area, including sweeping and removing debris daily.

General Responsibilities

Package finished parts and prepare materials for shipment or next production stage.

Assist in other areas of manufacturing as needed, including operation of turrets, panel benders, presses, or other machinery upon training.

Support company Mission, Vision, and Values as part of the team.

Attend required training sessions and comply with all company policies and procedures.

Education & Experience

Prior manufacturing and machine operator experience required.

Experience operating a press brake or metal fabrication equipment strongly preferred.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and production drawings.

Knowledge of metal manufacturing materials and fabrication processes.

Ability to learn additional production machinery as needed.

Work Environment

Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to extreme hot/cold temperatures, loud noise, dust, uneven walking surfaces, and machine-related hazards.

Required PPE includes safety glasses, earplugs, and steel‑toe or composite‑toe boots; additional PPE provided as needed.

Physical Demands

Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and working with hands to handle materials and equipment.

Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crawling.

Regularly lift up to 20 lbs and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.

Must possess visual abilities including close, distance, peripheral, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Steel Ceilings, a subsidiary of AWI, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

Why should you join Steel Ceilings, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Johnstown OH)

Steel Ceilings, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI), is one of fifteen AWI plants in North America. Our Johnstown plant in Central Ohio is located a mere 30 minutes from the capital of Ohio, Columbus, a major metropolitan area. Known for its quaint "small-town America" vibe, its proximity to Columbus, the 15th largest city in the US, provides the best of both worlds. In addition to the numerous golfing opportunities that Johnstown can boast about. There are car cruise-ins, concerts, bike path trails, theatrical performances, street festivals, and antique fairs hosted in the area year-round.

Steel Ceilings, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!

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